Meaning & use
turned
Moved or caused something to move in a different direction, or changed from one state or condition into another.
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She turned the corner just in time to see the last bus pulling away.
The weather suddenly turned cold, forcing everyone to grab their coats before dinner.
A note on using this word
Turned is the past tense of turn and can describe physical motion, a change in direction, or a change in condition or appearance.
Words with a similar meaning
rotatedshifted
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